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Watch Greek TV in the USA
From Astoria to Chicago's Greektown, from Tarpon Springs to the Bay Area: Greek television on the TV you already own, without a cable add-on.
Updated November 2026 · 5-minute read · written by the Greece IPTV team
In short
In the United States, Greek IPTV replaces the international cable or satellite add-on: you install an app on a streaming device such as a Firestick or Apple TV, or on a smart TV, enter your login, and watch the Greek and Cypriot channels live. On the East Coast, Greek evening news comes on in the early afternoon.
Cable add-ons vs IPTV
Some US cable and satellite providers sell international Greek packages, with a handful of channels and a monthly fee on top of your bill. IPTV gives you the wider line-up, including the private stations and sports channels, for a fixed price that you pay once for 1 to 12 months.
What you need in the US
- Home internet of 25 Mbps or more; most cable and fibre plans are well above that.
- An Amazon Firestick, Apple TV, Android TV / Google TV, or a Samsung or LG smart TV.
- An IPTV app. Roku does not run IPTV apps well; see the guides for alternatives.
- A Greece IPTV plan, after the free test.
Greek channels in American hours
The Athens main news at 20:00 is lunchtime in New York. Sunday Super League matches fall on a Sunday afternoon on the East Coast and late morning on the West Coast, an easy time to gather the family.
Time difference
Athens time in US cities
| In Athens | New York / Boston / Florida | Chicago | Denver | Los Angeles / San Francisco |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morning show 08:00 | 01:00 | 00:00 | 23:00 (day before) | 22:00 (day before) |
| Main news 20:00 | 13:00 | 12:00 | 11:00 | 10:00 |
| Match 21:00 | 14:00 | 13:00 | 12:00 | 11:00 |
The gap stays the same most of the year because both countries change clocks. For about two weeks in March and one week around early November it is one hour shorter.
Practical
Tips from customers who live there
News at lunch
The 20:00 bulletin from Athens is 13:00 in New York; watch it live on a phone during a break.
Parents visiting from Greece
Visiting grandparents can watch exactly what they watch at home, in the guest room, on a second screen.
Questions
Greek TV in USA: questions
Can I watch Greek channels in the USA without cable?
Yes. IPTV only needs your internet connection and a streaming device or smart TV app.
Does Greek IPTV work on Roku?
Not well: Roku does not support the usual IPTV apps. A Firestick or Google TV device on the same TV is the easy fix.
What time is the Greek news in New York?
The main 20:00 bulletin from Athens airs at 13:00 New York time for most of the year.
Do I pay in dollars?
Yes, all prices are in US dollars, from $14.99 for one month.
Greek TV in your American living room
Ask for the free 24-hour test and watch the news from Athens with your lunch.